Write your name and address. What is your ideal career? How many and what kind of animals do you have at home? Tell me something about yourself that I might not ever guess. Introduce Yourself

Mrs. Maerker Teaching high school veterinary science (seriously-this is my dream job) my next ideal job would be magazine, textbook, commercial photography Currently I have 2 dogs…and 1 on the way. (Aussies) On the weekends, I’m all about my dogs! About Me

The branch of medicine concerned with the health of animals and the treatment of injuries or diseases that affect them. The study of the diseases and health maintenance of animals. It is a major that prepares students for careers concerned with animal health and welfare, biological or biomedical sciences, biotechnology. It is scientific based. Veterinary Science is also a good place to consider a career in the human medical field. What is Veterinary Science?

What do you think you need to know? Genetics Breeding, reproduction Neonatal care Restraint and handling Behavior Behavior problems Nursing care First aid Surgery Identification of organisms –Microbiology –Mycology –Virology Nutrition, metabolism Chemistry Immunology Anesthesia Radiology Ultrasonography Dentistry Sanitization, sterilization Pharmacology Surgery Hematology, cytology Urinalysis Diseases

What types of animals? Small animal Marine Reptile Zoo Avian Exotics Wildlife Lab animals Large Animal

Food and Clothing Sports and Recreation Service and Protection Animals in Society

1. Animals are needed for work –Healthy animals perform work well –Populations rely on animals to provide work –They are valuable 2. Animals are needed for food –They are valuable –Unhealthy animals cannot be used for food –Unhealthy animals contaminate food supply Why does society take care of its animals

3. Animals are needed for the environment –Predator Prey relationships –Symbiotic relationship between plant life and animal life 4. Concept of the greater good –Healthy animals ->healthy human population. –Production of safe food for human consumption –Research

5.Health and Welfare of the animal –Animal Rights vs Animal Welfare Definition of animal rights –The belief that using animals for human purposes is ethically and morally wrong Definition of animal welfare –The belief that animals should be treated in a humane manner

1866 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.” 1958 Humane Slaughter Act 1966 Laboratory Animal Welfare Act 1970 Horse Protection Act 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act 1973 Endangered Species Act Animal Welfare

6. Human- Animal Bond –The human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors that are essential to the health and well-being of both. –The AVMA officially recognizes: (1) the existence of the human-animal bond and its importance to client and community health, (2) that the human-animal bond has existed for thousands of years, and (3) that the human-animal bond has major significance for veterinary medicine, because, as veterinary medicine serves society, it fulfills both human and animal needs.

Animal husbandry is the management and care of farm animals by humans for profit, in which genetic qualities and behavior, considered to be advantageous to humans, are further developed. The term can refer to the practice of selectively breeding and raising livestock to promote desirable traits in animals for utility, sport, pleasure, or research –Encyclopedia Brittanica Animal Husbandry

Animal husbandry combines the art and science of raising animals by blending time-honored practices and modern scientific knowledge into a system that provides for animal well-being and provides for safe and efficient management and handling of animals. Animal husbandry practices range from dehorning cattle to prevent injury to herd-mates and farm hands to methods for housing livestock, providing adequate nutrition, devising breeding strategies, and managing pets that live in the household. –National Animal Interest Alliance Animal Husbandry

Animals in Society: Write down as many specific examples of animals that fill these various roles. –Food and Clothing –Sports and Recreation –Service and Protection Can you think of another category? Homework: Due tomorrow